Accelerate the Future of San Diego’s Youth!

Can you help us reach $50,000 to support IGNITE Academy by December 31st?
Fuel Bright Futures Today
CAREER PREPARATION

IGNITE: San Diego Automotive Museum Academy

Providing career exploration and hands-on learning opportunities.
ENROLL NOW

San Diego's Premier Transportation Museum

Single Day Pass

Plan ahead and purchase your tickets online. Tickets are valid for seven days from purchase.

BUY TICKETS

Annual Pass

Pay one price and visit all year! Single, family, and premium membership options are available.

Buy Membership

Groups & Organizations

Groups and organizations must schedule their visit a minimum of two weeks in advance. See details.

Make Reservations
San Diego Automotive Museum Exhibitions
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Louie Mattar, San Diego Lowriders, International Motorcycles, Indian Motorcycles, Star Rides and so much more.
EXPLORE
SDAM Cars & Coffee
EVENTS
San Diego Automotive Museum events, car meets, and other happenings.
View Calendar
Education
EDUCATION
Book a field trip to the Museum or explore IGNITE: The San Diego Automotive Museum Academy.
Learn More

Plan Your Visit

Whether you are someone just curious about cars, an automobile enthusiast, or a serious car collector, we invite you to the San Diego Automotive Museum. We welcome our local residents as well as tourists visiting beautiful Balboa Park.

Louie Mattar Fabulous Car
VISIT US
Hours and directions to the San Diego Automotive Museum.
MORE INFO
Mercedes Benz 540K
ABOUT US
The story of the San Diego Automotive Museum.
OUR MISSION

Our Museum

2080 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101

In beautiful Balboa Park

Open Tuesday to Sunday
Hours: 10:00am - 5:00pm
(Last admission is 4:30pm)

Please check our calendar for special operating hours.
Closed most Mondays

Get directions

Thank You To All Our Supporters!

In The News

View all
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
The Party in the Park: Supercharged
The Party in the Park: Supercharged
On the Air with Sully and Little Tommy
On the Air with Sully and Little Tommy

Shop Our Online Gift Shop

View all
Quick view
Route 66 Aloha Shirt
Chevy Route 66 Aloha Shirt
$50.00
Quick view
Classic Armour Willys Jeep Diecast Toy
Willys Jeep Diecast Toy
$15.00
Quick view
SDAM Hat
SDAM Hat
$20.00
Quick view
What Kind of Car Does a T. Rex Drive?
What Kind of Car Does a T. Rex Drive?
$17.99
View all
102 products
Every Car Tells A Story ...
The Mission of the San Diego Automotive Museum™ is to tell the story of the social and technological past, present, and future of motorized vehicles throughout its collections, exhibitions, and educational programs.
Our Museum